Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping
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4 hours
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✨Discover Seoul's Cultural Wonders & Authentic Korean Experience with Hanbok✨
This tour enhances the experience for tourists by offering not just a typical visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, but also providing special insights into the Joseon Dynasty and Korean history. Through expertly guided walks and carefully curated exhibits, visitors gain a deeper understanding of Korea's rich heritage, adding significant value to their cultural exploration.
Please note that this tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness due to the considerable amount of walking involved.
** One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp.
Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp.
If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully.
Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide contact details will be sent at least 10 hours before the tour via platform message or email. Please check them before the meeting.
This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
What To Expect
Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is one of the most beautiful fashion styles in the world and has been beloved for over 2,000 years. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok and wondered: what are they wearing? What kind of fashion style is hanbok? This is your chance to try it out!
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Wearing a beautiful and luxurious hanbok, you enter Gyeongbokgung Palace as a person of the Joseon Dynasty. Become the main character of a K-drama and take photos that will be memories for a lifetime! A historical guide will explain the history of 'Gyeongbokgung Palace' and take a tour around it. Watch Korea's magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace Changing of the Guard Ceremony! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
Options
No Hanbok
Get Notice: Even for those who did not choose Hanbok, we all meet at the Hanbok rental shop.
With Hanbok
Hanbok rental service
What‘s Included
Premium Hanbok rental experience ( optional )
Admission to the hanok café and one drink.
All entrance fees
Professional English speaking guide
Private transportation
Makeup service
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
167 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved wearing a hanbok!
Susan H,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was amiable and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the hanbok experience and touring the palace grounds and walking among the hannoks. The guide made everything fun. Highly recommend
Super !
C8990COmichaelat,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this experience. Walking with My guide Landy was really nice, she told me interesting historical things also modern things about live in Korea. Thank you Landy ❤️
Very good Tour
elisac28193,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Landy was so great! I really enjoy led the tour… she explain very well the palace. I like when she asked us what we wanted to do.. shopping or seeing some local house. thank you Landy She is a very good photographer 😊
Friendly and Informative Tour Experience
Quest59740170054,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience! Our guide Sheen was very friendly, patient, and understanding throughout the tour. He explained the history really well and made everything easy to understand and interesting. We never felt rushed and really appreciated how accommodating and kind he was. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative experience highly recommend.
Great experience
Road19265038294,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience and Wany was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing experience, great photographer!
Q4259LRsteves,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wanyu was an excellent tour guide and showed us so much the history of South Korea. He was very well organized and an excellent photographer!
10/10
emilene92,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour today with Wany and he takes fantastic photos!
Best tour hit in summer tho
886angusb,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was fantastic 5/5 for sure
Elliot was the BEST!
TV T,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elliot was an amazing guide! We were so happy with his services. He took the time to share the history and culture at every stop. We learned so much and he made sure that we were comfortable and safe throughout the tour. We would highly recommend this tour and if you’re able to, ask for Elliot. Thank you for a very memorable day!
History among the modern city
1227 GeorgeG,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite being a rainy day in Seoul we had a great guide in Jade that managed to take our mind off the rain with all the tidbits of information she had about the history of the places we visit. If you don't have it in you for the full day tour this is a great option to experience some of the highlights of Seoul history.
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